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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.47, 44,757.60 and 18,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.47, 44,757.60 and 18,092.20 is: 24,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.47 : 44,757.60 = 18,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.47/44,757.60 = 18,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.47x = 44,757.60 × 18,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.47x = 809,763,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,763,450.72/32,432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.68

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